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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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